Telangana government has launched a novel scheme for the girls – Shaadi Mubarak Scheme. Previously in this Shadi Mubarak Scheme Telangana one-time financial assistance of Rs 51,000 was provided to the bride’s family at the time of marriage to meet the marriage related expenses. The State government has enhanced the amount paid to eligible beneficiaries under Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak scheme from ₹51,000 to ₹1,00,116. A Telangana resident girl, over 18 years of age, belonging to SC or ST communities with a combined annual income of her parents not exceeding Rs 2 lakh is eligible for the Scheme.